When Reserved Arch via Spreading

#6a8eb3 RGB(106,142,179)

About this color

When Reserved Arch via Spreading reads as medium and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #6a8eb3, RGB(106, 142, 179).

#6a8eb3RGB(106, 142, 179)

HSL 210° · 32% saturation · 56% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Reserved Arch via Spreading
HEX
#6a8eb3
RGB
rgb(106,142,179)
RGB%
rgb(41.6%,55.7%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(210,32%,56%)
HSV
hsv(210,41%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(41,21,0,30)
LAB
lab(58,-3,-23)
LCH
lch(58,23,263)
sRGB
(0.416,0.557,0.702)
HEX8
#6a8eb3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
106142179

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
32%
Hue
210°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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